Self-perception of weight status and its association with weight-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among Chinese children in Guangzhou.

ABSTRACT:

Background

How weight perception influences weight-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in Chinese children is unknown. We investigated self-perception of body weight and its correlates, and analyzed the relationship between weight perception and weight-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in children in Guangzhou, China.

Methods

We assessed self-reported weight perception, weight-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in 3752 children aged 7-12 years. Underweight or overweight was defined using the Chinese criteria based on body mass index (BMI). Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to assess correlates of weight underestimation.

Results

In total, 27.3% of children underestimated and 6.7% overestimated their weight status. Weight unde

SUBMITTER: Cai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5498423 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature